Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Feb. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Baird's tapirs are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation for agriculture and cattle ranching, as well as hunting. While conservation efforts are ongoing, including protected areas and community engagement, their populations continue to decline. Responsible safari tourism can help by funding conservation initiatives and raising awareness, providing economic incentives for local communities to protect tapir habitats.
The Baird's tapir, also known as the Central American tapir, is a species of tapir native to Mexico, Central America, and northwestern South America. It is the largest of the three species of tapir native to the Americas, as well as the largest native land mammal in both Central and South America.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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